The Arizona Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Rams 18-16 on October 19, 2026, in a Week 6 game decided in part by a 15-yard penalty against the Rams for hitting a defenseless receiver that moved Arizona into field goal range. The discussion centers on whether the call was correct and on player-safety rules deciding game outcomes. The loss also drops the Rams' playoff probability from 67% to 43%, shifting the argument toward what the defeat costs them in the standings.